World English Bible

Sirach 32:2-7 World English Bible (WEB)

2. And when you have done all your office, take your place, That you may be gladdened on their account, And receive a crown for your well ordering.

3. Speak, you that are the elder, for it becomes you, but with sound knowledge; And hinder not music.

4. Pour not out talk where there is a performance of music, And display not your wisdom out of season.

5. As a signet of carbuncle in a setting of gold, So is a concert of music in a banquet of wine.

6. As a signet of emerald in a work of gold, So is a strain of music with pleasant wine.

7. Speak, young man, if there be need of you; Yet scarcely if you be twice asked.